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BC party leader supported J.K Rowling against rape threats, forced to resign after trans activist outrage
Those who don’t comply are canceled.
Senator Josh Hawley’s bill against Big Tech censorship blocked by Democrats
The bill would have allowed users to sue Big Tech companies if they were deemed to be censoring on political grounds.
The Crowded Theater Myth How an Outdated Metaphor Fuels Modern Censorship
The misuse of “shouting fire in a crowded theater” continues to justify censorship, despite its outdated legal basis in free speech debates.
UK NHS coronavirus contact tracing app could be falsely telling up to 30% of users to self-isolate
It’s the latest of numerous controversies surrounding the app since it was announced.
South Wales police officer investigated after George Floyd comments, deletes podcast episodes after retaliation
Mark Gunn faced backlash for saying it was time to “move on” from the George Floyd incident.
Virtual learning puts kids under increased surveillance
The always-online method of learning during lockdowns is a privacy concern.
Sheryl Sandberg said Black Lives Matter “needed” Facebook but Facebook doesn’t get “any credit”
Sandberg made the statements in leaked audio.
Trump encourages states attorneys general to start their own investigations into Big Tech censorship
Investigations could soon be announced.
Big Tech colludes on a common definition of “hate speech”
The new alliance promises to crack down on people’s speech in a more coordinated way.
UK to look at whether “misogyny” should invoke harsher criminal sentences
Some think that crimes should have stricter punishments if “misogyny” is involved.
Customers accuse Costco of dropping Palmetto Cheese after owner condemned BLM
Customers accuse the company of being political.
Job Creators Network video wanted to show how small businesses are hurt by riots. YouTube restricted it.
Restricted videos have severe cuts to reach and visibility on the platform.